1 rand 1975 — South Africa ( Pick: 115 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 rand issued in South Africa in 1975. It is cataloged under Pick number 115. The banknote features a dark reddish brown color on a multicolor underprint. The front design includes elements in English, displaying the name and value in a unique style.
The back side of the note features the inscription "5DPV LQ fiHOG." The paper dimensions of the banknote are 120 x 57 mm. The note was signed by Theunis Willem de Jongh and produced by the South African Reserve Bank, with a total production amount of 146,280,000.
The series and period details are not specified. The South African Reserve Bank was established in 1921 to oversee the issuance and regulation of the country's banknotes.
The back side of the note features the inscription "5DPV LQ fiHOG." The paper dimensions of the banknote are 120 x 57 mm. The note was signed by Theunis Willem de Jongh and produced by the South African Reserve Bank, with a total production amount of 146,280,000.
The series and period details are not specified. The South African Reserve Bank was established in 1921 to oversee the issuance and regulation of the country's banknotes.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Theunis Willem de Jongh
- Date of issue
- 1975
- Printing office
- South African Reserve Bank
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Dark reddish brown on multicolour underprint
- Dimensions
- 120 x 57 mm
- Amount produced
- 146,280,000
- Pick catalog
- 115
About this banknote
The South African Reserve Bank issued the 1 rand banknote (Pick 115) in 1975 as part of the 1973–1975 series. This series introduced a reduced size for the 1 rand note, measuring 120 x 57 mm, to facilitate easier handling and reduce production costs.
The obverse features a portrait traditionally identified as Jan van Riebeeck, though it is now believed to depict Bartholomeus Vermuyden. The reverse displays an agricultural scene with rams in a field. The watermark is a portrait of Jan van Riebeeck.
